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Technology that delivers economy
  Pistons  
   
 
All pistons have the same shape crown, designed to deliver the best fuel consumption and low emissions. The bowl of the piston creates the right concentration and location of the air-fuel mix at the moment of combustion. Depending on engine, the piston will be all aluminium, or have a steel crown and aluminium skirt. Aluminium saves weight and has superior heat dissipation; a steel crown is used where extra strength is needed to withstand higher combustion pressures.

Economy: The bowl of the piston ensures that as much as possible of the fuel injected into the combustion chamber is burnt. Losses in efficiency, caused primarily by unburnt fuel close to the liner, are minimised.

Low emissions: Unburnt (or partially combusted fuel) is a source of harmful emissions. By improving combustion efficiency, emissions can be better controlled.

Cost of operation: All pistons have a ring set that includes a Keystone compression ring. This ring minimises dissipation of gases between liner and piston, thus reducing the introduction of carbon to the lubricating oil. It also helps to sustain cleaner combustion. Over the long term, there will be less wear in the cylinder liner and reduced oil consumption.

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